Troopers seek assistance with fatal hit-and-run crash in Belle Rose - Donaldsonville Chief

Louisiana State Police Troop C has been investigating a fatal hit-and-run clang involving a pedestrian the greeting of Oct. 16.

According to police, the clang connected Hwy. 998 successful the Belle Rose country of Assumption Parish, southbound of Donaldsonville, claimed the beingness of 54-year-old David Gilbert of White Castle.

Troopers reported the preliminary probe revealed Gilbert was walking eastbound successful the westbound lane of Hwy. 998 erstwhile helium was struck by a westbound vehicle. The conveyance near the country aft the collision. It is believed the clang occurred aft 1:30 a.m. connected October 16, 2022.

Gilbert suffered fatal injuries and died astatine the scene, constabulary said.

Evidence located astatine the country suggests the fishy conveyance progressive is simply a 2015 to contiguous Lincoln Continental with harm to its rider side. It is chartless the colour of the conveyance astatine this moment.

As the probe continues, anyone with accusation regarding this clang is encouraged to interaction Troop C astatine (985) 857-3680. More accusation volition beryllium released erstwhile it becomes available.